Built in 1915, this centerpiece of the Harvard library system houses approximately 3.5 million volumes, the largest library collection in private hands in the world. With the completion of Phase I of its renovation, the invaluable collection is protected by modern systems that regulate temperature, humidity, air-quality, and ultraviolet light, and provide fire protection. Two new reading rooms, created within the "found space" of the library's central light wells, provide additional study areas and a place for patrons to access protected collections.

• 2005 Educational Facility
  Design Award
  Merit Award
  Boston Society of Architects/
  SCUP
• 2005 Library Building Award
  AIA / American Library Association
• 2005 Palladio Award
  Renovation Category
  Traditional Building Magazine / Restore Media
• 2005 Energy Design Award
  Citation
  Boston Society of Architects /
  AIA New York
• 2005 Tucker
  Architectural Award
  Building Stone Institute